HS 5 CHAP 3 Flashcards
It is done in a controlled setting in which many of the complex factors of the “real world” are removed.
Laboratory observation
Studies that involve observing behavior in real- world settings.
Naturalistic observation
Present themselves in an unfavorable manner.
Desirability Bias
Has administration and scoring.
standardized test
Is an in-depth look at a single individual.
case study
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that is linked
to the body’s stress level and has been
me emasured in studies of temperament, otional reactivity, mood, and peer relations
(Bangerter & others, 2017).
Hormone Levels
Has been used as an
indicator of infants’ and children’s development of perception, attention, and memory
Heart rate
Has something to do about perceptual development and other developmental topics.
Eye movement
Electromagnetic waves are used to construct images of a person’s brain tissue and biochemical activity
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI).
Is a physiological measure that has been used for many decades to monitor overall electrical activity in the brain.
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Genetic testing can provide a diagnosis for a genetic condition such as Fragile X or information about your risk to develop cancer, and several specific genes that are linked to childhood obesity
Gene Assessment
research is designed to observe and record
Descriptive behavior.
Attempts to determine strength of the relationship between two or events or characteristics.
Correlational research
Is a carefully regulated procedure in which one or more of the factors believed to influence the
behavior being studied are manipulated while all other
factors are held constant.
Experiment
Study people of different ages/ groups at the same point in time.
Cross-Sectional Study
Are characteristics determined by
a person’s time of birth, era, or generation rather than the person’s actual age.
Cohort effects a
Study the same age / group of people over time.
Longitudinal Study
It combine elements of longitudinal and cross- sectional designs by following multiple age groups over time.
Sequential Designs
Participant’s past is reconstructed through interviews and other research about their life
Biographical or Retrospective Study
All participants must know what their research participation will
involve and what risks might develop.
Informed consent.
Researchers are responsible for keeping all of the data they gather on individuals completely confidential and, when possible, completely anonymous.
Confidentiality
When working with vulnerable
populations such as children, researchers must take extra precautions to ensure
their safety and well-being.
Special Considerations for Vulnerable Populations
Benefits vs. Harm of research
Minimizing Harm
After the study has been completed, participants should be informed
of its purpose and the methods that were used.
Debriefing
In some circumstances, telling the participants beforehand what the research study is about substantially alters the participants’ behavior and
invalidates the researcher’s data.
Deception
